Top 10 Kid Friendly Things To Do and Attractions in Bowen Island

"Stanley Park is a glorious 1,000 acre (400ha) public park at the northernmost tip of downtown Vancouver. As well as views of the beautiful Burrard Inlet and English Bay, you can find beaches, walking trails, local wildlife, and Canada’s largest aquarium. Walk or cycle the 3.4mi (8.8km) sea wall that loops around the coastline, soaking up incredible views of the northern mountains and the Lions Gate Bridge."

"Vancouver’s Chinatown is home to the first Ming Dynasty-styled garden built outside of China, with 52 craftsmen coming from Suzhou, China, to ensure the authenticity of the Dr. Sun Yat-Sen Classical Chinese Garden. Named in honor of the first president of the Republic of China, the garden takes visitors back to 15th century China, though it was built only in the mid 1980s. The garden’s rocks that were imported from Suzhou, plants, water and architecture blend into an oasis of serenity in this bustling city."

"You can also visit some of the firm-favourites such as; Dr. Sun Yat-Sen Classical Chinese Garden and the Millennium Gate."

"Right next to the garden you can find the enormous Queen Elizabeth Park which attracts both locals and tourists alike. Centered around Little Mountain, the highest point in the city, it boasts breathtaking views over Vancouver and has loads of lovely green spaces and fun outdoor activities for visitors to enjoy. Besides walking, jogging, and cycling around its scenic confines, you can play pitch-and-putt golf or tennis, with countless playing fields and sports facilities."

"Having the highest point in the city, it is worth the trip to enjoy the view of both the mountains and the Vancouver skyline. Queen Elizabeth Park, a former quarry, has dancing fountains that delight spectators both day and night, plenty of green spaces, tennis courts, the Queen Elizabeth Pitch and Putt , and an off-leash dog area. Queen Elizabeth Park is also home to The Bloedel Conservatory, which has 500 tropical plants and over one hundred exotic birds."

"Pack up a picnic and be sure to smell and see the beautiful flowers at Queen Elizabeth Park. With gorgeous views and lots of space, it’ll be your own piece of park paradise. View this post on Instagram"

"This popular Vancouver beach easily slots in virtually every Vancouver itinerary and gets absolutely packed in the summer – if you’re looking to do some people watching or meet some locals this is it. It’s also one of the best beaches for sports: whether you’re looking to set up a volleyball game (no net? there’s drop in games over summer from 6:30 pm) or shoot some hoops you’re guaranteed a game. Kits beach is also home to a 137 meter long swimming pool: Canada’s largest."

"Facing English Bay, Kits Beach is one of Vancouver's favorite summertime hangouts. The wide, sandy expanse attracts Frisbee tossers and volleyball players, and those who just like to preen while catching the rays. The ocean is fine for a dip, though serious swimmers should consider the heated Kitsilano Pool, one of the world's largest outdoor saltwater pools."

"Kitsilano Beach is hands down one of the most popular beaches in Vancouver. It’s connected to a park by the same name, while the neighbourhood of Kitsilano, is fondly known as “Kits” by locals – a charming place to also enjoy a coffee or snack while overlooking the waterfront. Learn more here:https://vancouversbestplaces.com/city-of-vancouver/kitsilano"

"Robson Square is one of the landmark public plazas and civic centres in Vancouver. Home to Vancouver’s provincial court, Robson Square is also the location of the only outdoor ice-skating rink in downtown Vancouver!. Covered by a steel and glass dome, the ice rink becomes a skating rink in the winter season."

"Tucked away on Commercial Drive, this farmers market vendor turned brick-and-mortar shop success story churns up unique, Asian-inspired ice cream flavours. Its weekly scoop and pint lineup changes often, but guests will find popular picks such as Hong Kong milk tea, mango coconut sticky rice, Vietnamese coffee, and cookies ’n cream monster. Newer flavours such as red velvet and raspberries, and honey chrysanthemum are also available right now."

"The Elephant Garden Creamery’s zenned-out space perfectly matches their asian-influenced, artisanal and creative ice cream flavours. Get a scoop or grab a pint to go from staples like Cereal and Milk, Mango Coconut Sticky Rice or Malted Milk Choco or rotating flavours like, Honey Chrysanthemum, Lemon Yuzu Butter​ or Red Velvet + Raspberries. Our Pick | HK Milk Tea"

"The most recent addition name on this list, but we think that Elephant Garden is well on its way to classic status. We love them for their commitment to infusing a ton of already delicious tea and coffee options into their ice cream. Even right now, you can try HK milk tea, Vietnamese coffee, and Thai iced tea in a distilled ice cream form."

"Thanks for being okay with eating melted ice cream 🙃 ⠀⠀ (it did melt within like 10s tho cuz it was sooo freakin hot today) ⠀⠀ 📷: Black sesame and London fog ice cream on their house made cookie cone. What we love about Tangram Creamery is how their ice cream is not as sweet as your typical ice cream, and they really know how to do their tea flavors right – tried Hojicha and Matcha last time, fell in love with the Hojicha cuz it tastes like Chatime Roasted Milk Tea in ice cream form!!. ⠀⠀ Guysss, our last final is TOMORROWWW and then we’ll be heading down to Seattle and Portland!!!!"

"Sweet Barrel are equal parts ice cream, coffee and one of the most delicious decaf beans the city has to offer. They’re on the medium-light end of things, so you can anticipate your taste buds being romanced by warm carmel and honeycomb notes."

"2342 Granville Street Vancouver, BC V6H 3G3 604 738 1077WEBSITE | MAP. The gallery showcases and promotes established and emerging Canadian talents"

"Just because Vancouver is surrounded by some of the world’s most stunning natural beauty doesn’t mean you should come to expect nothing beautiful indoors too. The city’s Art Gallery, located in downtown Vancouver, is home to over 10,000 art pieces, ranging from Canadian and British paintings to the photographic works of artists like Ansel Adams and Henri Cartier-Bresson. Guided tours are always available, but for something both interactive and slightly different, try to make it for a FUSE event, where DJ’s and artists perform throughout the galleries from 8 pm to 1 am."

"Founded in 1931, the permanent collection of the gallery consists of 11.000 artworks including over 200 works by Emily Carr, The Group of Seven, Jeff Wall, Harry Callahan and Marc Chagall. The gallery hosts regular touring exhibits and lectures, it is home to a gift shop and a cute cafe. On Tuesday evenings from 5 to 9 pm admission is by donation."

"The Vancouver Art Gallery is a small but mighty gallery filled with cool exhibits that switch up every so often. Grab some clean shots with the art deco-style interior, or snap some photos of the artwork. It’s located in downtown Vancouver, and Tuesday evenings are pay-what-you-can by donation!"

"Museum of Anthropology at UBC: An informative museum highlighting The First Nations of Canada. Kitsilano Beach: An excellent place to relax with scenic views of Vancouver. You can also swim here when the weather is warm."

"Bombay Kitchen and Bar is the highest rated Indian Restaurant in Vancouver. Try the butter chicken, alo gobhi, and lamb curry. To support our customers during the COVID-19 crisis, we are offering 50% off to health workers."

"Located in False Creek, this is a great area to explore on foot, with plenty of benches, cute cafes and restaurants, and green spaces to keep you occupied for at least an hour or two. Aquabus to Granville Island"

"If you're walking to the island, catch a colourful mini-tugboat over False Creek Go straight to the Public Market to meet some locals and discover First Nations art"

"Get down on one knee surrounded by the beautiful blossoming flowers in the VanDusen Botanical Garden. This is the perfect option for a nature lover as the garden covers an impressive 55 acres of land and is outfitted with flowers from all over the world. If you’d prefer an indoor venue, the Bloedel Conservatory (4600 Cambie Street) is just a hop, skip and a jump away and is equally gorgeous."

"Be sure to also check out the Vancouver Aquarium, the famous Stanley Park, and the VanDusen Botanical Gardens. 20 Day 2: take a ferry over to Vancouver Island"